10 Days in Europe: 21 Amazing Itineraries
Are you planning a 10 day Europe trip and are confused about where to go and how to craft a perfect Europe itinerary? Here are 20 best Europe itinerary ideas for spending 10 days in Europe based on the recommendations of travel experts.
Whether you are looking for a multi-country itinerary or you want to explore just one European country at a time, you are sure to find an itinerary for Europe that suits your travel style, budget, and season.
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Europe in 10 Days: Best Europe Itineraries 1. London + Paris + Rome: The Classic First Timer’s Route
Itinerary Route: London – Paris – Rome
Days spent in each city: 4 days in London, 3 days in Paris, and 3 days in Rome
Louvre Museum in Paris
This itinerary combines the charm and beauty of the most loved cities in the world – London, Paris, and Rome. Packed with iconic sights and bucket-list experiences, this is probably the best 10 day Europe itinerary for most first-time visitors to Europe as it makes for a great introduction to Europe.
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: London
⦿ Arrive in London
⦿ Buy London Oyster Card
⦿ Stroll the charming streets of Notting Hill
Day 2: London
⦿ Join a guided London sightseeing walking tour that includes all of London’s famous landmarks
⦿ Boat cruise on the River Thames
⦿ Afternoon tea at Harrods Tea Rooms
Day 3: London
⦿ Harry Potter Studio Tour
Day 4: London
⦿ Day Trip to Cotswolds
Day 5: Paris
⦿ Take a Eurostar to Paris
⦿ Buy Mobilis Pass
⦿ Visit the iconic Eiffel Tower
⦿ Enjoy the Seine River cruise
Day 6: Paris
⦿ Join a Walking + Metro tour that includes all the Paris’s famous landmarks
⦿ Take a baking & patisserie class at the Parisian boulangerie
Day 7: Paris
⦿ Day trip to historic Mont Saint Michel
Day 8: Rome
⦿ Catch a flight to Rome
⦿ Stroll through the cobbled piazzas of Rome
⦿ People watch at Piazza Navona
⦿ Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain
⦿ Enjoy the sunset view from Terrazza del Pincio
⦿ Taste the Italian gelato from one of the many gelaterias
Day 9: Rome
⦿ Guided Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill walking tour
⦿ Guided Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter’s Basilica tour
Day 10: Rome
⦿ Fly Back Home
Best time of the year to follow this itinerary: London, Paris, and Rome are incredibly popular destinations and thus, remain crowded all through the year. The best months to follow this itinerary are April, May, September, and October because the crowds are bearable and the weather is mild.
What’s special about this itinerary: What are the essential ingredients to prepare a perfect recipe for an unforgettable Europe trip? Paris, London, and Rome! This itinerary lets you explore the most beautiful cities, the most iconic sights, and the best food cities in the world.
Where to stay: The Resident Covent Garden in London, Le Bristol Paris in Paris, and Hassler Roma in Rome
2. Prague + Vienna + Bratislava + Budapest: The Charm of Central Europe
Itinerary Route: Prague – Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest
Days spent in each city: 2 days in Prague, 3 days in Vienna, 1 day in Bratislava, and 4 days in Budapest
Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest
This Central Europe itinerary includes Europe’s 3 epic cities – Prague, Vienna, and Budapest along with 1 lesser-known yet awesome city – Bratislava. All the cities are brimming with cultural, historical, and architectural attractions.
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Prague
⦿ Arrive in Prague
⦿ Day at Leisure
Day 2: Prague
⦿ Join a Guided Walking Tour of Prague that includes all the best attractions, a 1-hour boat cruise on the Vltava River, and a traditional Czech lunch.
Day 3: Vienna
⦿ Drive to Vienna
⦿ Explore Brno on the way
Day 4: Vienna
⦿ Join a Guided Walking tour of Vienna City Center
⦿ Explore Schönbrunn Palace
⦿ Enjoy the panoramic views of Vienna from Prater Giant Ferris Wheel
Day 5: Vienna
⦿ Take one of the best day trips from Vienna to Wachau Valley
Day 6: Bratislava
⦿ Drive to Bratislava
⦿ Take a walking tour of Bratislava that includes a visit to Bratislava Castle
⦿ Marvel at the gorgeous Blue Church
Day 7: Budapest
⦿ Drive to Budapest
⦿ Explore the attractions of Buda
⦿ Relax at Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Day 8: Budapest
⦿ Explore the attractions of Pest
Day 9: Budapest
⦿ Day trip to Lake Balaton
Day 10:
Fly back home
Best time of the year to follow this itinerary: The spring (March, April, and May) and fall (September, October, and November) are the best seasons to follow this itinerary. It’s when the weather is pleasant and the tourist crowd is low.
What’s special about this itinerary: This itinerary is a perfect medley of some of the most elegant cities of Europe that are rich in history, culture, and beauty.
Where to stay: The Julius Prague in Prague, Rosewood Vienna in Vienna, and The Ritz-Carlton in Budapest
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Itinerary Route: Copenhagen – Olso – Stockholm
Days spent in each city: 4 days in Copenhagen, 3 days in Oslo, and 3 days in Stockholm
Ariel view of Gamla Stan in Stockholm
Scandinavia is different from the rest of Europe. It has a distinct charisma. This itinerary lets you
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Copenhagen
⦿ Arrive in Copenhagen
⦿ Day at Leisure
Day 2: Copenhagen
⦿ Stroll Nyhavn
⦿ Enjoy a Canal Tour
⦿ Admire the Gorgeous Marble Church
⦿ Attend a Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony at Amalienborg Palace
⦿ Lunch at Torvehallerne
⦿ Shop at Stroget
Day 3: Copenhagen
⦿ Explore Frederiksberg Palace and Gardens
⦿ Check out Assistens Cemetery
⦿ Relax at Superkilen Park
⦿ Visit Experimentarium
Day 4: Copenhagen
⦿ Take a day trip from Copenhagen to Dragor
⦿ Tivoli Gardens
Day 5: Oslo
⦿ Fly to Oslo
⦿ Visit Munch Museum
Day 6: Olso
⦿ Explore Royal Palace
⦿ Spend some time appreciating the Oslo Opera House
⦿ Visit Akershus Fortress
⦿ Check out Nobel Peace Center
Day 7: Oslo
⦿ Admire the unique sculptures at Vigeland Sculpture Park
⦿ Check out one of many amazing museums like Viking Ship Museum, Fram Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum, or Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Day 8: Stockholm
⦿ Fly to Stockholm
⦿ Stroll the Old Town (Gamla Stan)
⦿ Stop by Stortorget, Stockholm Cathedral, Noble Prize Museum, and Royal Palace
Day 9: Stockholm
⦿ Enjoy a canal cruise
⦿ Explore one of the museums on Museum Island (Djurgården)
⦿ Visit Drottningholm Palace
Day 10: Stockholm
⦿ Experience Swedish Fika at Café Pascal
⦿ Fly back home
Best time of year to follow this itinerary: Scandinavia is magical all through the year. Summer brings the magic of neverending days while winter promises the coziness of hygge, mysa, and koselig.
What’s special about this itinerary: The vibrant capitals of Scandinavian are brimming with breathtaking urban spaces, magnificent royal palaces, state-of-the-art museums, quaint waterways, and rich ancient history, and culture. Not to mention, a trip to Scandinavian capitals offers a perfect introduction to Viking History.
Where to stay: Scandic Palace Hotel in Copenhagen, Karl Johan Hotel in Oslo, and Hotel Skeppsholmen in Stockholm.
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Itinerary Route: Prague – Munich – Vienna
Days spent in each city: 3 days in Prague, 3 days in Munich, 3 days in Vienna (plus 1 travel day)
Prague Christmas Market
What better way to bring the magic of Christmas to life than a stroll through the European Christmas markets? On this route, you’ll find some of Europe’s best Christmas markets, while still being able to enjoy the famous sights in each of these cities. Want to extend your trip? You can easily add in a stop in Salzburg.
Itinerary overview:
Day 1: Prague
⦿ Arrive in Prague
⦿ Check out the Náměstí Republiky Christmas Market
Day 2: Prague
⦿ Take a photo by the Prague Astronomical Clock
⦿ Walk across Charles Bridge (tip: explore the city early in the morning, and you’ll be able to walk across the bridge with almost no other tourists!)
⦿ Visit Prague Castle
⦿ Go to the top of Old Town Tower at night for an amazing view of the Old Town Square Christmas Market
Day 3: Prague
⦿ Take the funicular up to Petřín Lookout Tower
⦿ Eat a trdelník at Wenceslas Square Christmas Market
Day 4: Munich
⦿ Take the train to Munich
⦿ Eat dinner at Münchner Stubnnear the hotel
Day 5: Munich
⦿ Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour (don’t miss the Christmas market at the Residenz)
Day 6: Munich
⦿ Explore the English Gardens
⦿ Go to the Christmas market at Marienplatz
⦿ Eat dinner at Hofbräuhaus
Day 7: Vienna
⦿ Take the train to Vienna (go to the Wien Mitte Station if staying at the hotel listed below)
⦿ Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Day 8: Vienna
⦿ Walk through the Hofburg
⦿ Check out the Christmas market at Rathausplatz (tip: avoid the crowds by visiting during the day)
Day 9: Vienna
⦿ Visit Schönbrunn Palace
⦿ Go to the Belvedere Palace at night to enjoy the Christmas market
Day 10: Vienna
⦿ Fly home (you can take a train or fly back to Prague or fly out of Vienna)
Best time of year to follow this itinerary: The perfect time to follow this itinerary is early December through Christmas. For a special celebration, make sure to plan your trip around St. Nicholas Day on December 6th.
What’s special about this itinerary: The Christmas spirit, of course! Follow this Europe trip itinerary 10 days for unforgettable Christmas vacations.
Where to stay: Prague Marriott Hotel in Prague, Courtyard by Marriott Munich City Center in Munich, and Vienna Marriott Hotel in Vienna.
Each of the hotels listed is within walking distance of the train stations in each city, so you can do this entire trip by train.
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5. Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris: Canals, Museums, and Palaces
Crafted by: Kenny from Knycx Journeying
Itinerary Route: Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris
Days spent in each city: 3 days in Amsterdam, 1 day in Brussels, and 6 Days in Paris
Canals of Amsterdam
This is a classic Western Europe itinerary that covers three capital city of three distinct culture that has a deep impact on the world’s history, the three cities are conveniently connected by direct trains over a short distance, with no lack of world-class museums, landmarks, attractions, and amazing culinary experiences.
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Amsterdam
⦿ Arrive in Amsterdam
⦿ Explore Amsterdam’s city center
⦿ Hop on a classic canal cruise and sail past the city highlights and narrow housing along
⦿ Go cheese tasting at Reyepnaer or the Cheese Market
⦿ Explore Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, or the Royal Palace
⦿ Head to Red light street for dinner and visit a Brown Café.
Day 2: Amsterdam
⦿ Visit the Keukenhof garden
⦿ Take pictures with the Zaanse Schans Windmills
⦿ Rent a bike and ride along the beautiful flower fields
Day 3: Amsterdam
⦿ Visit Rijksmuseum and check out “The Night Watch by Rembrandt” before taking a train to Brussels
Day 4: Brussels
⦿ Take a city walking tour and explore the city highlights, from the Grand Palace, Mannekin Pis, and Grand Place, while hunting for all the iconic frescoes of cartoons on Brussel’s comic book route
Day 5: Paris
⦿ Take a walk in Montmartre and visit the Basilica of Sacré Coeur
⦿ Have dinner on a Seine River Cruise
Day 6: Paris
⦿ Day trip to Versailles
Day 7: Paris
⦿ Chill on a lawn at Le Jardin du Luxembourg
⦿ Visit Musée d’Orsay
⦿ Enjoy coffee and crepe at Breizh
⦿ Have a walk on the Cite Island and check out the Notre-dame and Sainte Chapelle
Day 8: Paris
⦿ Spend a day in Le Louvre and seek the three “must-see” exhibits in the museum: Mona Lisa Venus de Milo and Winged Victory of Samothrace
⦿ Admire Monet’s Nymphéas in Musée de l’Orangerie
Visit Centre Pompidou in the late afternoon and have a drink at its rooftop bar at Le Georges
Day 9: Paris
⦿ Climb to the summit of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy the panoramic view of Paris
⦿ Have a French Toast at Laduree
⦿ Visit the Arc de Triomphe
⦿ Stroll and Shop along Champs-Élysées
Day 10: Paris
⦿ Fly Back Home
Best time of the year to follow this itinerary: The best time to follow this is during springtime from March to May because of its pleasant weather, especially for Keukenhof because it’s the tulip season.
What’s special about this itinerary: The three capital cities are distinctly different with a rich culture and history, the cities are filled with museums and landmarks and it ticks a lot of boxes for first-time travelers. There are great options in each city for you to fill in the gaps and replan your itinerary, making it as customized as possible for different needs. Furthermore, the transport connection is perfect and a lot of wonderful travel destinations are in between for extending the trip with outskirt visits and day trips, from Rotterdam, Bruges, Antwerp, Lille, Fontainebleau, to more. Not to mention the vibrant food scene from cheese, beer, chocolate, and waffles, to French fine dining.
Where to stay: Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Pillows City Hotel Brussels Centre in Brussels, and Hôtel Crayon Rouge by Elegancia in Paris
6. Austria + Lichtenstein + Switzerland: Alpine Splendor
Crafted by: Paul D’Souza from Paulmarina
Itinerary Route: Innsbruck – Lichenstein – Switzerland
Days spent in each city: 2 days in Innsbruck, 1 day in Lichtenstein, 1 day in Grindelwald, 1 day in Wengen, 2 days in Lauterbrunnen, 1 day in Mürren, 1 day in Bern, and 1 day in Zurich
Swiss Alps
A road trip across the Austrian alps, to Lichtenstein and Switzerland, should be on your bucket list if you love mountains, authentic alpine towns, and crispy fresh air. Explore some of the most beautiful corners in this region and get to know the local traditions on this cultural trip.
Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Innsbruck
⦿ Arrive in Innsbruck
⦿ Visit the Tyrolean state museum and court church
⦿ Go for Lunch at the ski jump Bergisel Restaurant
⦿ Visit Ambras castle and gardens
⦿ Stroll around the medieval old town and discover the golden roof
Day 2: Innsbruck
⦿ Visit Swarovski world in Wattens
⦿ Visit Rattenberg, the smallest medieval city in Austria
⦿ Visit the medieval town of Hall in Tirol
⦿ Dine at the Knight’s medieval experience restaurant, Ritterkuchl, in Hall
Day 3: Lichtenstein
⦿ Travel to Lichtenstein
⦿ Visit the Lichtenstein art museum in Vaduz
⦿ Get a Lichtenstein stamp into your passport
⦿ Stroll around Vaduz and admire the street art
Day 4: Grindelwald
⦿ Travel to Grindelwald in Switzerland
⦿ Take a stroll through the town
⦿ Have a cheese fondue with a view
Day 5: Wengen
⦿ Take the cogwheel train and cable car to Jungfraujoch top of the world
⦿ Travel to Wengen over the Kleine Scheideg by cogwheel train
⦿ Enjoy the view and stay in Wengen
Day 6: Lauterbrunnen
⦿ Do some shopping in Wengen
⦿ Take the cogwheel train down to Lauterbrunnen
⦿ Go up to the Lauterbrunnen waterfall
Day 7: Mürren
⦿ Travel up to the Schilthorn Piz Gloria
⦿ Have breakfast in the turning restaurant at the peak
⦿ Do the thrill walk in Birg
⦿ Discover Mürren village and stay overnight
Day 8: Lauterbrunnen
⦿ Take the cogwheel train the next morning to Lauterbrunnen
⦿ Visit the Trümmelbachfälle
⦿ Enjoy your last day in the mountains with a Swiss cheese platter
Day 9: Bern
⦿ Travel to Bern
⦿ See the bear pit
⦿ Visit the art museum
⦿ Stroll around the old town and do some gift shopping
Day 10: Zürich
⦿ Travel to Zürich
⦿ Fly Back home
Best time of the year to follow this itinerary: All through the year
What’s special about this itinerary: Discover the Austrian and Swiss alps and one of the smallest countries, Lichtenstein, in the world. Get a good mix of culture, nature, and travel experiences out of this road trip!
Where to stay: Altstadthotel Weisses Kreuz in Innsbruck, Residence Hotel in Vaduz, Eiger Selfness Hotel in Grindelwald, Hotel Silberhorn in Wengen, Hotel Silberhorn in Lauterbrunnen, Hotel Eiger in Mürren, Hotel Savoy in Bern, and AMERON Zürich Bellerive au Lac in Zürich
7. Slovenia + Croatia + Montenegro + Bosnia: Best of the Balkans
Crafted by: Cosette from KarsTravels
Itinerary Route: Ljubljana –
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